Jenna Jameson / Instagram: @jennacantlose Losing weight isn’t just a physical process—the change happens mentally, too. Jenna Jameson knows that first-hand, and recently opened up about her experience. The former adult film star and mom of three shared a new post on Instagram on Sunday featuring two side-by-side shots of herself pre- and post-weight loss. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below…

At the height of summer, naps at the beach can be alluring, and many of us may find ourselves tempted to take prolonged vacations from exercise. But two new admonitory studies involving both older and younger adults who temporarily cut back on their physical activity indicate that the metabolic consequences of not moving much for a few weeks can be…

Trying to keep up with the latest nutrition science can give you whiplash. Take this quiz and learn to make the right choices. Every correct answer is 2 points. 1. When should you schedule your cardio workout for maximum fat-burning impact?  A. Before breakfast  B. After breakfast  C. Whenever you want Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Getty…

Type 2 diabetes is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. The condition can lead to a loss of feeling in the extremities, including the hands or feet. When diabetes patients go for a long walk, it’s crucial that they check their feet afterwards, warned charity Diabetes UK. Seeing…

Graham Elliot, 41, once weighed in at a whopping 28.5 stone, after his career as a successful celebrity chef saw him regularly feasting on his own creations. The chef is a household name in the UA, appearing on Iron Chef, Top Chef Masters and even opening his own eponymous French restaurant. But despite his critical acclaim and award-winning cuisine, the…

Damini Mishra, a 26-year-old PR executive in Delhi, remembers how overweight she was as a child. “I was running behind food throughout the day,” she says. It was all kinds of food she loved, both home-cooked and junk. “Portion control was something I was not even aware of. My world began and ended with food.” Around puberty, she began gaining…

A small ritual before meals may help us eat more consciously.Joana Lopes/Shutterstock A new study has found that small rituals prior to meals could help us eat more consciously and to exercise more discipline at mealtimes. Subjects were asked to perform “rituals” right before each meal, ranging from knocking on the table to closing their eyes and counting to ten.…

You’re trying to lose weight. Well . . . yeah . . . trying. It’s hard to fully commit to the process because food is life and the gym just isn’t your jam. If this sounds familiar, then you’ll likely relate to these funny memes. Feel free to pass us the snacks while you scroll through! Because, same . .…

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack thereof – of muscle stretching to accelerate recovery after exercise. “Stretching clears out your lactic acid,” and other similar claims abound. Is any of this true? Sort of. First, it is important to understand the difference between stretching for recovery and stretching for remodeling. Recovery During…

Weight loss success comes down to eating the best diet, filled with nutritious food. What dieters chose for breakfast can be the difference between losing pounds or struggling to drop fat. Numerous studies have shown porridge is one of the best choices to start the day for stable and steady weight loss. This is because it is filling, packed with…

Diabetes type 2 is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough insulin, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. Making some easy diet swaps could help to lower your risk of developing diabetes symptoms. But scientists have now revealed that the ‘keto’…

THINK you don't have time to get fit? Think again. An Aussie fitness blogger has revealed her tips for staying trim, and she says you need just 24 minutes in the gym. Sounds pretty manageable to us. Laura Henshaw has built a fitness empire called Keep It Cleaner with her fellow model Stephanie Claire Smith. “People think that 24 minutes…

If you’re looking to lose weight and build muscle, dialing in your nutrition is essential. Focusing on your macros (protein, carbs, and fats) can help, but what percentage of each is the most effective? Beachbody trainer Autumn Calabrese, creator of 80 Day Obsession, told POPSUGAR, “While it’s fun to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, it’s not likely to…

Promoting a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity may result in younger self-perceived subjective age in older adults, according to new research presented by Matthew Hughes on August 9 at the 126th annual convention of the American Psychological Association (Aug. 9-12, 2018) in San Francisco, California. In his lecture, “Taking Steps to Feel Younger,” Hughes shared the preliminary results of ‘subjective aging’ research he conducted in the Boston…

Enrollment in an online weight-loss program for state and public school employees would triple, at a cost of about $1.7 million, under a committee recommendation made Friday. The benefits subcommittee of State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board recommended the increased enrollment after hearing about the results on an initial group of 2,148 employees in the program, offered…

As soon as you slip off your trainers after a workout, your body starts repairing the “damage” you did to your muscles. In fact, it’s actually this recovery process – not exercise itself – that makes you stronger and leaner, says exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr Stacy Sims. “To speed your results, research shows that what you do when…